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Last week, Zonda made waves in Texas with two powerhouse industry events, one being Dallas Dealmakers!???? We had 300 attendees join us for an exciting morning featuring insights from Zonda's Ali Wolf, Bryan Glasshagel, and Kimberly Byrum (formerly Fiala) on the economic outlook and housing trends in the DFW area. Our guest speakers, including the CEO of Landsea Homes and a panel of builders, offered valuable strategies for staying agile in today’s market and shared their predictions for what lies ahead. ???There are two more Dealmakers stops in 2024. You don't want to miss them! For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gc_6BSnS

"We have one of the worst housing affordability crises we’ve ever seen in the nation’s history," Chief Economist Ali Wolf shared recently with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak. ? Read the insightful interview "Why America’s Housing Shortage Is So Hard to Fix" here: https://lnkd.in/gFE_CkRZ

While migration patterns often dominate headlines, our latest research in Zonda National Outlook spotlights a quieter yet crucial factor shaping housing demand: natural increase. Our findings reveal intriguing trends in how natural increase varies across regions and diverges from overall population growth patterns. ?? Stay ahead with full access to this custom research—subscribe to Zonda National Outlook now. https://bit.ly/3PohDsG

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities worldwide. Let's come together to celebrate their heritage and work for a more equitable future for all. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

If you opted out of attending Future Place this year, you missed out on some golden nuggets. Great friends, new connections, luxury accommodations, housing market updates, a deep dive into Master Planned Communities (MPCs) and a look into the future of housing. Here are some highlights: ?? “Trails are important, but make sure they have synergy. Connecting the trails to the schools gives kids a chance to ride their bikes to school.” Jake Wagner, Co-CEO, Republic Property Group ?? MPCs should have useful spaces. A big welcome center or clubhouse isn’t beneficial if it’s not a space where homeowners congregate. ?? People retire where they vacation. ?? Make space for rentals and Build-to-Rent in MPCs. This has proven prevalent in Florida and Texas’ top MPCs. ?? 100% of the rental inventory in Sunterra is Build-to-Rent. ?? “Diversity is needed in MPCs. Otherwise, you end up selling price instead of selling value.” Zac Thompson, President, HistoryMaker Homes ?? Town centers and retail space in a MPC should have walkability and bring people together. If there’s space for the babies and the dogs, then you did it right. ?? Invest in the big, expensive, 40-year-old trees. It makes a difference. Alison Williams, Partner, Of Place ?? 3D-Printed Homes are quick, quiet (and oh-so-cool!) and print 24 hours a day, even while the neighbors are sleeping in their homes next door. Graeme Waitzkin, COO, Icon ?? Gen Y and Baby Boomers represent the highest percentage of buyers shopping for a new home. ?? Dallas & Houston, respectively, remain the Top Housing Markets based on housing starts volume. Dallas beat Houston for the #1 spot in 2016 and has been holding steady. #Zonda #FuturePlace #HousingMarket Ali Wolf Kimberly Byrum (formerly Fiala) Keith Hughes Kyle Cheslock Tim Sullivan Mollie Carmichael

We've had an incredible time in?Texas at #FuturePlace where we welcomed 300 of the top builders, developers and partners in the industry! The discussions, insights, and data shared will leave us inspired long after Tim Sullivan's closing remarks.?Here are some key takeaways from sessions featuring Zonda experts: ???Economic Outlook for Housing:? Ali Wolf instilled confidence that interest rates will decrease, shared compelling insights on millennials and boomers, and highlighted the enduring fundamental demand in the market. ???Insights from Winning Master Plans:? Mollie Carmichael highlighted winning master planned communities, which we learned?have to have village structures to thrive. And, remember ––?people retire where they vacation. ?? Delta Shifts:?Understanding Rent Dynamics in MPCs Kimberly Byrum (formerly Fiala) shared insights on multifamily in master plans and confirmed that there's a premium for multifamily housing in these developments. If we create the place, we'll get the value back. We hope to see you again next year!?Save the date for?Future Place 2025, happening?October 27-29 at the Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas in Irving, TX.

Have you heard??????DCX is now Accelerate! Zonda has reimagined the former DCX event to bring you even more insights and networking opportunities than every before. Explore how digital transformation is shaping the future of home buying. ??? March 24-26, 2025 ?? Westin Austin at the Domain, Austin, TX ?? Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/g9SE6-RZ

We look forward to seeing you next month at the 2025 Housing Market Outlook.?We'll take a look at current market trends and critical insights - all while raising funds for?HomeAid America. Register today to join us as we celebrate?HomeAid's 35th anniversary, hear from two powerful panels of builders and industry icons, and get a data-driven housing market outlook from Zonda's chief economist, Ali Wolf. ?? This event benefits?HomeAid America?in furthering their mission of building a future without homelessness. ?? impact.builderonline.com

Local Market Insights: Las Vegas, NV All of the top 5 master plans based on 2Q24 sales have a significant share of homes remaining. YTD, one MPC has already surpassed its 2023 sales. ?? Learn more insights from Las Vegas or in your local region with Zonda’s Master Plan Outlook:?https://lnkd.in/grsBVmZM

Explore the evolving dynamics of brand power alongside changing industry conditions! Join Todd Tomalak and Matt Samson for this upcoming webinar where they'll dive into the latest developments in the building products industry ???, including: ??Shifting brand power ??E-commerce and customer relationships ??Pro-channel purchasing trends ??Predictions for industry success and challenges Don't miss this chance to stay ahead in a fast-changing market! ?? Register today: https://bit.ly/3YeV7aQ